Teens Archives

Tweens need limits and boundaries age-appropriate to their developmental stage, screen time included.

When my daughter, Anna, was a senior in college, I asked her to make me a list of things a mother needs to know about her adult daughter. She and...

If you’re a parent, the good news is there are a number of things you can do to raise your children in a way that honors God, and you can do this...

1. In our house, Christmas is about Jesus. That first. The rest follows. 2. The stuff goes away. Relationships do not.

Do you remember the days when your child’s face lit up at the sight of you? Here are 3 reasons that it's actually healthy for you to not be your...

There are days parenting can be frustrating. And I’ve had those moments when I’ve wanted to pull my hair out. But I am so thankful to be a mom.

So, grab a cup of coffee, and join me as we take our weary hearts before the Lord. Because, dear friend, prayer must be our first response as we...

Parenting teens is a joy and a privilege. We get the enormous honor of shepherding our kiddos through their final development stage to adulthood....

Standing on the other side of those tumultuous teen years, however, I’ve realized God isn’t asking us to shield our teens from this chaotic and...

They are braver than you know. They are capable of doing hard things. Yes, they most certainly will make choices that break your heart. But choose...

Sometimes, it's the simplest activities that create the most impactful memories—and not just memories but opportunities to build relationships and...

What good can it possibly be to have a difficult child? Or a teen who struggles with sin? Or a child who rebels against you?

The task of taking your teen from looking for ways to go as far as they can with the person to whom they're attracted, to helping them understand...

How a parent responds to this admission can shape their relationship with their child for years. It is in these trying times that the opportunity...

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many families, but for those with loved ones suffering from eating disorders, it can be a...